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#1Houston CityPASS: Save at Must-See Attractions

Enjoy huge savings on admission to Houston's must-see attractions with CityPASS tickets. Take your time and enjoy each attraction with up to 9 consecutive da...

recommend88% of travellers recommend

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RM 483
RM 258
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Houston CityPASS: Save at Must-See Attractions

#2NASA Visit with City Tour

Uncover the thrilling history of the space program in Houston with an immersive visit to NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. Enjoy a hop-on hop-off excurs...

recommend80% of travellers recommend

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RM 333
per adult
NASA Visit with City Tour

#3Houston Haunted Bar Tour

Explore downtown Houston on this haunted history tour! Experience spooky stories as you visit some of the most haunted spots in the city—and steady your nerv...

recommend86% of travellers recommend

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RM 105
per adult
Houston Haunted Bar Tour

#4Houston: Small Group Underground Tunnels Tour

Ready to head underground and explore a totally new side of Houston. This tour trades traditional sights for something a lot more unique – the underground sy...

recommend88% of travellers recommend

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RM 146
per adult
Houston: Small Group Underground Tunnels Tour

#5Houston Small-Group Historic Downtown Pub Crawl

The Historic Downtown Pub Tour will immerse you in the history of this lively Texas city by the best means possible – through its bars! This Houston night to...

recommend100% of travellers recommend

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RM 146
per traveller
Houston Small-Group Historic Downtown Pub Crawl

#6Let's Roam Houston Scavenger Hunt

What You'll See: Hermann Park, Museum District, Clayton Library

RM 50
per adult
Let's Roam Houston Scavenger Hunt

#7Indoor Skydiving Experience at Woodlands

Experience all the plummeting, free falling, and soaring sensations of skydiving without ever getting on a plane. This indoor skydiving experience puts you i...

recommend90% of travellers recommend

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RM 316
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Indoor Skydiving Experience at Woodlands

#8Hop-On Hop-Off The Official Houston's City Tour

Explore Houston's sprawling parks, intriguing museums, and stunning architecture on this convenient hop-on hop-off excursion around the biggest city in Texas...

recommend72% of travellers recommend

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RM 125
per adult
Hop-On Hop-Off The Official Houston's City Tour

#9Indoor Skydiving Experience

Experience all the plummeting, free falling, and soaring sensations of skydiving without ever getting on a plane. This indoor skydiving experience puts you i...

recommend82% of travellers recommend

Free cancellation Free cancellation

RM 316
per traveller
Indoor Skydiving Experience

#10Galveston Island Visit with Houston City Tour

Galveston Island Stroll along wave-riddled seawalls, spot dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico, and explore historic landmarks scattered around the shores of Galve...

recommend62% of travellers recommend

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RM 412
per adult
Galveston Island Visit with Houston City Tour
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Houston Zoo

With a huge collection of animals, a water park and a cinema, Houston Zoo is a great day out for the family.

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Moody Gardens

This impressive theme park in Galveston Bay features a zoo, an aquarium, museums and rides.

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Kemah Boardwalk

Galveston Bay’s old-school boardwalk is lined with great shopping and dining, plus amusement park rides and arcades.

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Discovery Green

Whether you want to sit back and relax, get active or enjoy some live music, this lively downtown park has got something for all the family.

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Space Center Houston

Visit the heart of the American space industry in the control centre that put man on the moon.

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Traders Village

Spend an afternoon hunting for bargains and soaking up the carnival atmosphere at this huge weekend flea market.

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Houston Museum of Fine Arts

Bursting with works of art by international artists, this architecturally unique museum is one of Houston’s top cultural attractions.

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Battleship Texas

Remember the American servicemen and women who risked their lives during the two world wars at this grand memorial.

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Hermann Park

Home to the Museum of Natural Science and Houston Zoo, this large city-centre park is perfect for exercising, relaxing or enjoying a picnic.

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Memorial Park

One of the largest city parks in the USA, Memorial Park attracts visitors keen to use the outdoor and indoor sporting facilities all year round.

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Downtown Aquarium

Head to downtown Houston to get up close and personal with the residents of this multi-level aquarium.

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San Jacinto Monument

Head to San Jacinto to learn about Texan history and enjoy great views from the top of the monument.

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Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city at this beautiful plant and wildlife sanctuary within Memorial Park.

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Menil Collection

This eclectic private art collection boasts works by Max Ernst and Salvador Dali, as well as a host of Byzantine treasures.

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Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark

Enjoy a day twisting and turning on water slides or just relax in a pool with a swim-up bar at this popular water park.
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Ride the thrilling swings over the Gulf of Mexico and browse the shops and restaurants on this fun and scenic pier.

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Splashtown

A visit to this water park is a great way for the family to beat the heat in summer. 

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